Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,194, Simeon Fisk, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Fisk, Simeon Elizabeth
VP 24.194
CONTENTS

Mounf:
Vermont : 75-36.
Elizabeth Fisk, decd widow of Simeon Fisk
who was a Private
in the Mass. Line —
Inc. o from $32. \frac{77}{100} per.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 5 6 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843, and 22 d Jan y . 1845, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of March 1847. and sent to
A. Spear, Esq. Braintree, Vermont.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 62.
Payable to Samuel Fisk, only child.
2 Certfs.
Rep.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Vermont, Washington District p.
On this twelfth day of September A.D. 1838, personally appeared before me, Judge of Probate for the District of Washington aforesaid Elizabeth Fisk a Resident of Northfield in said District aged eighty seven years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows".
That she is the widow of Simeon Fisk late of Williamstown in the county of Orange and State of Vermont, deceased. That according to her best knowledge and belief the said Simeon Fisk enlisted in Shirley in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1776, and served during most of the war - That part or all the time he served under Capt. Sylvanus Smith, and during the time of his service he was at Providence and New-York - From age and loss of memory and the length of time since her husband's decease, she cannot state particularly about his service -
She further declares that she was married to the said Simeon Fisk at Shirley on the second day of March seventeen hundred and eighty five, that

her husband the aforesaid Simon Fisk died on the nineteenth day of July eighteen hundred and eleven at Williamstown aforesaid that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the same but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January nineteen hundred and ninety four, Vir. as above written -
Elisabeth Fisk
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - before Daniel P. Thompson Judge of Probate
I hereby certify that from age and bodily infirmity the above named Elisabeth Fisk is unable to attend D. P. Thompson Judge of Probate court
State of Vermont } I, Jeremiah P. Washington District } Marston Register of the Probate court within and for the District aforesaid, do hereby certify that Daniel P. Thompson Esquire was on the twelfth day of September A. D. 1838 Judge of Probate within and for the district of Washington aforesaid duly appointed, and acting under the authority of this State, and that his signature to the foregoing as such is his own proper hand writing -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Montpelier this 13 th day of September A. D. 1838. Jeremiah P. Marston Register

11842 Elizabeth Fisk Mother of Samuel Dea. Jonathan VT
Ad April 15. 1845, at 9 July 1838 M 84 C 11
1777 - 14 Days Cat. Jewell 1780 - 5 mo 19 - 1781 3 - 22 9 mo 25 -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Sept 17/1814
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Simeon Fiske is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Aaron Jewett, Col Cushing from July 27 1779 14 days; upon a pay roll of Capt Jacob Haskell Col Jacob from July 7. 1779 7 months and upon a pay roll of the town of Shirley from July 8 1780 1 month 19 days
There are no rolls of Capt Sylvanus Smith for 1774 in this Office.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I William Going of Shirley in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Simeon Fisk of said Shirley during the war of the Revolution, that he went into the Army, and as I then understood and verily believe, he enlisted to serve for three years, or as it was then said, he was a three years man. The time when, or under whom he enlisted I cannot state, but he was absent a long time, I should think two or three years, and as I understood in the Army; and I well remember he returned home soon after the close of the war, and as I understood and believed from the Army, and that he came home with Samuel Watson and Thomas Watson of said Shirley, whom I also knew, and who had been in the service, as I understood, one as a drummer and the other a fifer. Soon after their return I went with the said Simeon Fisk and said Watsons on a party of pleasure to the Town of Groton, six miles,

and within about a year, I should say, from the time of his return, the said Fisk married Elizabeth Wapson, the sister of the said Samuel and Thomas Wapson, and not long after removed from Shirley and I have not had any acquaintance with him since.
William Going
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss. September 24 th 1844. Then the above named William Going personally appeared, and made oath, that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me - L.M. Parker - Justice of the Peace -
I Leonard M. Parker, the aforenamed Justice of the Peace, do hereby certify, that the above named William Going is an aged and respectable citizen of the Town, that he bears a good reputation in all respects, and in my opinion full credit should be given to his testimony. L.M. Parker - Justice of the Peace -

State of Vermont.
Washington District & County ss.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said district Feby 20 1847
I Lyman Briggs Register of the Probate Court for the District & County of Washington aforesaid do hereby certify that Evidence has been produced to satisfy said Court that Simon Fisk of the State of Vermont died at Williamstown in the County of Orange about 35 years ago. and that he left a Widow whose name was Elizabeth Fisk. who died at Northfield in the County of Washington & State of Vermont on the 22 nd day of January 1845 & that Simon Fisk at time of his death had 3 Children 2 Sons & 1 Daughter. & that Samuel Fisk a Son of the said Simon Fisk is the only surviving of said Children and that he Lives in Northfield in Washington County & State of Vermont.
In Testimony whereof I have caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed in Probate Office at Montpelier in said District this 20 th day of February A.D. 1847
Attest
Lyman Briggs Regr
State of Vermont.
Washington District & County ss.
At Montpelier February 20 1847
I Jeremiah T. Marston Judge of the Probate Court for the District & County aforesaid do certify that Lyman Briggs Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing attestation is the duly appointed and acting Regr. of said Court. & that his signature thereto is genuine
Jeremiah T. Marston Judge of Probate

Town Clerks Office, Shirley. County of Middlesex, Com th of Massachusetts. October 14 th 1844.
I James P. Whitney Town Clerk of the Town of Shirley aforesaid, do hereby certify that I have in my possession all the records of said Town of Shirley which are in existence; and that the following is a true extract from the records of said Town, viz.
"There is marriage intended between Simeon Fiske of Shirley & Elizabeth Wapon of Amherst. October 3. 1784 -
John Kelsey Town Clerk.
I further certify that I have examined and do not find any record of the marriage of said Simeon Fiske and Elizabeth Wapon. The records of marriages are very imperfect previous to the year 1786. I have not been able to find the record of any marriage between the years 1784 and 1786.
James P. Whitney Town Clerk Shirley.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Middlesex ss. October 14 th 1844 - Then the above named James P. Whitney personally appeared, and made oath, that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed is true -
Before me - L. M. Parker - Justice of the Peace -

Aranch Skar

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., July 20, 1923
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of  Simeon Fick _____ a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the his widow's _____ claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 27, 1777 14 das Pvt. Aaron Jewett Cushing Mass.   July 7, 1779 7 mos. " Jacob Haskins John Jacob   July 8, 1780 5 mos. 19 das. " Officers not stated   Aug. 18, 1781 3 mos. 22 das. " Daniel Bowker Webb  
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Shirley, Middlesex Co., Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1838. Herch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Northfield, Washington District, Vt.
Age at date of application, 87 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died July 19, 1811 in Williamstown, Orange Co. Vt. He mar. Mch. 2, 1785 in Shirley, Mass., Elizabeth Nasson, who died Jan. 22, 1845 in Northfield, Vt. They had 2 sons & 1 dau. In 1844 Samuel a son aged 49 yrs. was living in Northfield, Vt., the only name mentioned and the only surviving child in 1847.
Respectfully,
Capt. Sylvanus Smith not used
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
soldier not found on his rolls.
Commissioner.
(Widow had brot. Thos. and Samuel Nasson)

Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24194
Elizabeth Fink Widow of Simon Fink Bricklayer
Act Mar 3rd 1843 June 17th 1844
Index: Vol. A , Page 239
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923-July 20-Visit to Anna C. Spink (Mrs. Simon Fink)

Letter to A. Spear. May 15 th 1825.

9843. Vermont.
Elizabeth Fisk, Widow of Simeon Fisk, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 July, 1811, of Washington (in the State of VT.) who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Masachusetts line for 9 mos 28 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 32 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Jany. 1846 and sent to Asphear Blaintrée, VT
Total amount, $ 163.85
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by William Clerk Book D Vol. 1 — Page 127 .

No H842
Elizabeth Fisk widow of Simeon vt.
act 7 July 1838
Adm d . 9 mo 28 days in $3277 p er annum
Adm d . acts 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 $3277 p er annum
Asa Spear Barnes vt

9843.
Vermont.
Elizabeth Fisk, dec d .
Widow of Simeon Fisk who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 19 th July 1811 of Nash e . C. in the State of Vermont who was a Priv t in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the M o u g t. line for 16 m. 25 d.
Rep d 5
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 5-6 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Inc d from $32.77
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. day of March 1827 and sent to A. Spear, Braintree, Vt.
Total amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Wood Clerk, Book L. Vol. 1. Page 127.
She died Jany. 22 d 1843.
9836

7536. Vermont.
Elizabeth Fisk, widow of Simeon Fisk, who was a private, in the Massachusetts line.
16.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 32 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Jany. 1846. and sent to A. Spear,
Baintree,
16.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June, 1844.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 62.
Set 6 Wm Paul Dillingham Feb 29. 46 Same Recd 21 st Feb.
2 certificates
Recd 29

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Braintree March 1. 1837 Sir
Having obtained a certificate from the Court of Record of the death of Elizabeth Fisk & Samuel Fisk of Northfield her only surviving child. a Certificate under the same is requested
I herewith enclose the said certificate to you
Yours truly
H. L. Edwards
A. Spear by son
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.,

Braintree Nov 30 1845
To Edwardes Esq. Sir
I herewith send you some additional evidence in the case of Elizabeth Fisk widow of Simeon Fisk. This Record clearly shows that the 14 day service was all performed by Shirley men and the neighboring towns the next under Capt Bowkins Col Webb as a private from August 18 to Nov 30 - 3 months 422 in the same company with the Warsons must be satisfactory Identified. The other service for 3 months in the same year under the same captain must be equally well Identified being 2 services under the same captain in 1781 one for 3 months 422 days and the other for 3 months. as to the identity of the service in 1779 the same is in time to agree with the service credited to his name before and after that term and there is nothing appears from said Records even tending to show more than one Simeon Fisk in service from that state you know it was mere accident that I had the Name of the Warsons to send to J. G. Palfrey it is extremely difficult to fix on identity in a state where the Records of that state are kept from our inspection I wait your further answer yours &c
Stephen Spear

Elizabeth Fiske
Samuel Fiske
affectionately

I Samuel Fish of Northfield in the County of Washington aged forty nine years Depose and say that as I have always ben informed and verryly believe that I am the son of Simeon Fish and Elizabeth Fish and that my father Simeon Fish died at Williamstown in the County of Orange about the year 1811 while before the last war with England and further say that my mother the said Elizabeth Fish has never since the death of the said Simeon Fish been married to any person to my knowl- edge for she has live with me more than 20 years since his death and further say not Samuel Fish State of Vermont } Washington County ss }
Northfield Oct 18 th 1844 Then personally appeared Samuel Fish knowing of the above affidavit and made oath that the same contains the truth and the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me
Nathl Richardson Justice Peace
I Nathl Richardson a justice of the peace in and for the County of Washing- ton here by certify that Samuel Fish above named is a man of a good moral character and of good report for truth and veracity and full credit should be given to his testimony
Nathl Richardson Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Secretary of State's Office Montpelier October 19 th 1844
I hereby certify that Nathaniel Richardson, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates, is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Washington, duly constituted and qualified as such, and that full credence is due to his acts and attestations as such.
Given under my hand and the seal of this Office this 19 th day of October A.D. 1844.
Fernand F. Merrill Deputy Secretary of State

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Nov. 23. 1845.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Simeon Fisk is borne upon a Pay Roll of Capt Aaron Jewell's company, in Col John Jacob's regt from the County of Middlesex, as a private from July 27 to August 5. 1777. including 5 days allowed for travel, 14 days. — It is stated upon said Roll, that said Company, was composed of men from from the following towns. viz; Ashby, Groton, Littleton, Shirley, Townsend & Westford. Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Daniel Bowker's Company, in Col Webb's regt, as a private from August 18 to November 30. 1781. inclusive, 3 months and 22 days — 200 miles travel — The names of Samuel & Thomas Wasson (spoken of in the annexed application) are also borne upon said roll of Capt Bowker's Company with that of said Fisk. — Upon an order for pay for 3 months service in said Capt Bowker's Company in 1781. dated, Groton, January 30. 1784. The service

in 1779 under Capt Haskins, cannot be identified with the individual, described, in the annexed application. This certificate, together with that issued September 17. 1844. contain all the evidence of service of any one of the Name, as shown by the Records in this office.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Peabody,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Braintree Vt Sept 6 th 1845
Rev J G Palfrey Sir
In the case of Elizabeth Fisk Widow of Simeon Fiske J L Edwards wants more Identity before he will allow her a pension the following in part is a copy the Service of her husband for 5 months and 19 days as a private from the town of Shirley is satisfactory But before the Service in 1777 under Capt Jewett Col Cushing and in 1779 under Captain Haskins Col Jacobs can be allowed it must be shown that these officers commanded men from the town in which claimants husband resided at the time of his enlistment &c
The following is a copy from your office The name of Simeon Fiske is born upon a pay roll of Capt Aaron Jewett Col Cushing from July 27 th 1777 14 days upon a pay roll of Capt Jacob Haskins Col Jacobs from July 7 th 1779 7 months upon a pay roll from the town of Shirley from July 8 th 1780 5 months and 19 days
With the records it is now in evidence that that Samuel Wasson and Thomas Wasson were Shirley men it may be that they were out with Simeon Fisk by an examination of these rolls it may be that this Identity required will be fully shown
I think that an adjoining town might be satisfactory to show men out with him from
I wrote to L M Stone to inform you of the need full proof but I have not heard from him
a reasonable answer is requested
Truman Spear

In the case of Hannah Thayer widow of Levi Thayer the department are only willing to allow only 3 months and 15 days days. There is an affidavit of Sylvanus Ludden who testifies that Levi Thayer was out with him 4 months (I think under capt Reniman) in this Edwards answers that Sylvanus Ludden is mistaken for there is a roll showing the names of 5 Thayers at the same time but no one by the name of Levi that wear fivemeshell with guns and blankets I see no other way to meet this objection but to show he carried his own gun & blanket which his widow says he did but if the records show a full company thus furnished it is at an end as to further inquiries but if it be other wise and the number less if I had a full copy of that company's records I think I might succeed in this case I wait for your answer yours &
Annah Spear
152 153

Hm P Dillingham h A2

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
November 11 1846.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the names of Samuel Davis, Simeon Fiske, Solomon Sattell, Daniel Smith and Oliver Darling mentioned in the annexed affidavit are borne upon a Pay Roll of Capt Jacob Washburn's Company, in Col John Jacobs's Reg't as privates (excepting that of Samuel Davis who was a Fifer) for four. Six & Seven months service ending January 31 1780 — There are in the Treasurer's Office of this Commonwealth, Soldiers or- ders for payment of wages due to them for Military Service in the War of the Revolution, among these on File there, are the orders of the above named Soldiers, which

show them to have belonged to said Capt Haskins' Company. Col Jacobs' rept. and also to have resided in the town of Shirley, excepting Simeon Fiske, his adu being dated without mentioning the town.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John C. Parry;
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Samuel Davis of Chelmsford in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts aged eighty one years do depose & say that in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy nine I resided in the town of Shirley in said County - That I enlisted into the service  militia of the Mass. In June (I think) of that year under Capt Nathan Smith - That afterwards I was transferred into Capt Jacob Haskins Company - That I was acquainted with Simeon Fiske of Shirley who I understood afterwards married a Wason, I think that Simeon Fiske was out with me at that time under Capt Haskins, and also that Solomon Sartel, Daniel Smith and Oliver Darling of said Shirley were with me in the service at that time - I am not certain but Oliver Darling might not live in the edge of Lunenburg -
Samuel Davis
State of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. Chelmsford October 14. 1846
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Davis & made oath that the above certif- -icate by him subscribed is true to the best of his knowledge & belief.
before me
E. F. H. Elston Justice of the Peace

I E. F. Webster, Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex, hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Samuel Davis (the deponent within) for over twenty years, that he has ever been considered a man of truth & veracity, & that his mind & memory are remarkably sound for a man of his years
E. F. Webster
Ms. A. 9. 2. 24. 75
Certificate showing that Samuel Davis, Solomon Sontel, Daniel Smith & Oliver Dowling were on in the roll with Simon Fisk. I think would be well to introduce the same and send it to Stuart Spear of Brattleboro VT yours &c A Spear

Elizabeth Fisk intention of Marriage I have no objection

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 22 d 1844
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Leonard M. Perkins was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Peasey Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Elizabeth Fisk dec d Yrs
Acts 38. 43. 444 -
increase
16 mo. 25 d s per
$56 - deduct
what was paid un- der each act to terminale on 22 Jan y '45 when she died to Sam l Fisk only living child
A. Spear Esq r Braintree Yrs

Washington 12 th Dec. 1846.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. Pensions
Sir
Sometimes last winter I think, a Pension Certificate was granted to the his widow E. Fiske. Widow of Service Fiske but in the computation of time of service under Capt Jacob Watkins, was disallowed because, as I recollect, Fiske, was not sufficiently identified with that service, to show him to be the man. I suppose as the Widow was then dead that the certificate was granted to the Adm. for the children's benefit.
I now transmit further evidence which probably will be satisfactory as to the service rejected & ask, that the same be now allowed.
If you want the original certificate surrendered, please inform me & I will send for & obtain it
Yours very truly
P. Dillingham Jr.

Braintree April 9 th 1845
J L Edwands Esqr Sir I here with send you the papers of the application of Elizabeth Fiske widow of Simeon Fisk for a pension, it appears from the Secretarys Records of Mass that he served in short com tours 13 months & 3 days and it seems by the Statement of Thos Goeny that he was out some two or 3 years afterwards it seems that she recollects to name of Capt Sylvanus Smith under whom he mite serve there was two Capt Smiths Sylvanus & Nathan much out in the war from Sherley & I learn that a Mr Dand a former pension agent for our that regi- -on of canton now deceased had their rolls in full & they fell into the hands of his son a lawyer at Charleston Ms and he has sent them to your office to those rolls I would refer your Hon in support of the evidence of Paul Goeny and the other captains named in these papers the reason of the delay of this application was in consequence of the lack of Mass Records in 1838 where search was made in vain

and the case was considered to doubtfull to justify further fur then expence and the aplycant very poor These papers were sent
This Declaration was sent to me last sunday for my assistance I am your most obedient &c
Annunh Spear
Please examine the Declarations of those 2 Wasons if in your office at Spear

101 South Main St. Newton Kansas.
June 1st 1923.
Bureau of Pensions -
Washington D. C.
Gentlemen -
Have you any record in your office of Revolutionary War Service of Frederick Miller - b. 1756 d. 1840? We think he served from North Carolina - He died in Kentucky. He was born in N. C.
Also have you any service credited to Lincoln Fisk who

Served in Col. Webb's Reg- Mass. in 1781 - !
Sincerely -
Anna B. Sprinker
Mrs. Henry J. -